INTROThe first 1,000 days of life – the time spanning between conception and child’s second birthday – is a unique period of opportunity when the foundations of long-term health and development across the lifespan are established1. The right nutrition and care during these days influences not only whether the child will survive, but also his or her ability to grow and learn. As such, it contributes to society’s long-term health, stability, and prosperity2. For this reason, a well-balanced diet with essential nutrients in optimal amounts during early life plays a crucial role in programming future health3.
Yet too frequently in developing countries, poverty and its attendant condition, malnutrition, weaken this foundation, leading to earlier mortality and significant morbidities such as poor health1. An estimated of 250 million children under age 5 fail to meet their developmental potential due to stunting and other adversities4. Evidence demonstrates that it is far more effective to support a child’s development in the first place by preventing nutritional deficits than to depend on replacement therapy once a deficit has occurred2. By holding this competition, AMSA International aims to increase awareness and knowledge regarding the importance of nurturing a child’s first 1,000 days of life.
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References: 1. UNICEF. The first 1,000 days of life: The brain’s window of opportunity [Internet]. UNICEF-IRC. 2019 [cited 7 April 2019]. Available from: https:// www.unicef-irc.org/article/958-the-first-1000-days-of-life-the-brainswindow-of-opportunity.html 2. First 1000 Days: the critical window to ensure that children survive and thrive [Internet]. Unicef.org. 2019 [cited 7 April 2019]. Available from: https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/SAF_brief_1000days.pdf 3. Why the First 1000 Days of Life Matter [Internet]. Efcni.org. 2019 [cited 7 April 2019]. Available from: https://www.efcni.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2018/05/2018_04_23_EFCNI_1000Tage_Factsheet_web.pdf 4. Black M, Walker S, Fernald L, Andersen C, DiGirolamo A, Lu C et al. Early childhood development coming of age: science through the life course. The Lancet. 2017;389(10064):77-90.
GUIDETHEME The First 1,000 Days of Life
SUBTHEME 1. Identify a way to support or improve a child’s development during his or her first 1,000 days of life. 2. Identify problems and factors contributing to the underdevelopment of a child’s first 1,000 days of life. 3. Optimising healthcare programs to support the needs of both mothers and child during the first 1,000 days of life. 4. Implementation of telecommunication & information technology to provide health care support to parents and caregivers.
TA R G E T Medical students, medical professionals, government and public
OBJECTIVES 1. To raise awareness and knowledge regarding the importance of a child’s first 1,000 days of life. 2. To propose a solution on how to improve the current health care system supporting the welfare of both the mothers and children. 3. To portray the current situation of how society nurtures a child’s first 1,000 days of life.
REQUIREMENTS 1. Applicants can only apply individually. 2. Each applicant can submit a maximum of three photos. 3. The submitted work must be an original work, that has never been published prior in any kind of media and to any kind of competitions. 4. Photos that portray or otherwise include inappropriate and/or offensive content, including provocative nudity, violence, human rights and/or environmental violation, and/or any other contents deemed to be contrary to the law, religious, cultural and moral values, are strictly prohibited and will be immediately discarded. 5. Basic editing, including colour enhancement, the use of filters, and cropping of photos is acceptable and does not affect the authenticity of the photos. 6. Advance editing used to create illusions, deceptions and/or manipulations, and the adding, removing, rearranging, inverting, or distorting of significant elements within the frame is prohibited. 7. Applicants must submit an abstract along with the photos with requirements as follows: a. The abstract contains title, background, objectives and conclusion. b. Abstract must be written in English. If local terminology is unavoidable, put the words in italic and provide an explanation. c. Word limit: 150 words d. Paper size: A4 e. Font: Times New Roman, 12 f. Line spacing: 1,5 g. Margin: Normal h. File format: .pdf 8. Photo technical requirements: a. Format: .jpg or .jpeg
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b. Resolution: 300 DPI c. Size: 8MP minimum d. Photo must not contain logo(s), copyright marks, identifying marks, or any other visible reference and/or marks on the image. 9. Submission procedure and timeline: a. Files must be submitted to your respective Chapter Representative via email or uploaded to a Google Drive/Dropbox and send the link via email with the name: i. Abstract: Abstract_Name of Applicant_Chapter (eg: Abstract_Woro Ayu Sekararum_Indonesia) ii. Photo: Photography_Name of Applicant_Chapter (eg: Photography_Woro Ayu Sekararum_Indonesia) b. Email subject: Photography_Name of Applicant_Chapter (eg: Photography_Woro Ayu Sekararum_Indonesia) c. Abstract and photo must be submitted before June 30th, 2019 11.59PM (GMT+0)
JUDGING CRITERIA 1. The Editorial Board of eNewsletter will appoint a judge who shall assess and determine the winning photos. The decision of the judge is final and binding and not subject to any appeal. 2. The scoring of the competition will be based on the following criteria: (1) Abstract (25%) (2) Content and message delivery (35%) (3) Creativity, authenticity and photographic quality (40%)
AWARD 1. Certificate for Top 3 Winners and all participants 2. Publication in AMSA International eNewsletter 3. Prize: A set of AMSA International merchandises for top 3 winners
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 1. Copyrights shall remain vested with the creator of the image. Upon making the submission, you grant AMSA International eNewsletter a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty free right and license to use, publish, create derivative works, distribute, in whole or part, in the AMSA International eNewsletter. 2. The photographer will be credited whenever the image is used.
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AMSA International eNewsletter Photography Competition THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS OF LIFE
OBJECTIVES 1. To raise awareness and knowledge regarding the importance of a child’s first 1,000 days of life. 2. To propose a solution on how to improve the current health care system supporting the welfare of both the mothers and children. 3. To portray the current situation of how society nurtures a child’s first 1,000 days of life.
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